The 'Sculpture for the Wall Unit' exhibition at Królikarnia Museum presents an insightful look at small-scale ceramic sculptures that adorned Polish homes during the PRL era. These unique decorative pieces, conceptualized by the Institute of Industrial Design in the mid-1950s, gained both domestic and international recognition. Visitors can explore a special collection of original prototypes from the National Museum in Warsaw, highlighting the distinctive style and formal language developed by these prominent designers. Discover the artistic and cultural significance of these mass-produced art forms.
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This exhibition showcases 'small-scale ceramic sculptures' that were popular in Polish homes during the PRL era, adorning wall units. Designed in the mid-1950s by a team from the Institute of Industrial Design, these modern ceramic figures, representing people and animals, were produced for mass appeal and became a hit both domestically and internationally.
The exhibition "Sculpture for the Wall Unit" delves into the fascinating world of ceramic "small-scale sculptures" that became a ubiquitous decorative element in Polish homes throughout the People's Republic of Poland (PRL) era, particularly adorning wall units. These unique porcelain pieces, which also achieved international acclaim, were conceptualized in the mid-1950s by a design team at the Institute of Industrial Design in Warsaw. The team, comprising Henryk Jędrasiak, Mieczysław Naruszewicz, Hanna Orthwein, and Lubomir Tomaszewski, created hundreds of ceramic models depicting humans and animals, characterized by modern sculptural modeling and distinct painterly decoration. Designed with mass production in mind, these figures were intended to be accessible to individual consumers looking to align their living spaces with the latest trends in art and design. Consequently, these modern figurines were manufactured in large quantities by Polish porcelain factories between 1956 and 1965. The exhibition features a special collection from the National Museum in Warsaw, notable for comprising the original prototypes developed under the direct supervision of the four prominent designers at the Institute of Industrial Design. These prototypes are celebrated for establishing the distinctive style that was widely imitated and for representing the most exceptional models created. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the strong sculptural quality of these works and the original formal language developed by their creators. Accompanying the exhibition are related event programs and a special thematic trail.
Visitors are invited to explore accompanying event programs and a special thematic trail related to the exhibition. Information regarding entry and ticketing is available via the museum's general visit information.
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